Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Ok, so the Tour de France is in full swing, but let's not forget our dirt loving bikes. The videos below contain highlights from last weekend's National Mountain Biking Championships at Sol Vista....just up the road from me in Granby, Colorado. Shaun Palmer even makes an appearance. Think of it as a little pep talk/encouragement for all of you BCC'ers racing at Crabtree's Huck-A-Buck this weekend.

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The second video is pretty interesting to watch. For instance, in the first two jumps you get to see just how much the suspension is working for the riders, as both seem to case the jump, hanging the back when up on the landing, but the long travel bails them out. When I first watched it my hardtail-riding mind immediately thought that they were going over the bars, but the bike sucked up the mistake and they rolled right along.

On the other hand, as the video goes along you get a better sense of the remarkable skill that these riders have, especially the technique that they show in the air. I really like the clip of the rider turning his bike sideways to stretch the jump, and then the one where you get to see him correcting his line in the air. Very impressive.

Style note: spandex on a DH run? I thought they dipped those guys in RedBull and made them drink bong water or something.

Good luck at the Huck-a-Buck guys -- I'm really sorry that I'll miss it. Ride hard, and remember that fifth gets a fifth!

Yes.....suspension is a lot like alcohol. A little is a lotta fun, but a lot can get you in some serious trouble. In other words it can convince you that you can ride at high rate of speed over things you should not be!

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BCC members strive to improve the sport through friendly competition, promotion of responsible cycling, and development of the area's cycling community. We compete in cyclocross, mountain biking, road cycling, and multi-sport events locally and regionally. Additionally, we actively participate in community-based bicycle advocacy programs and are planning bicycle safety clinics for children and new riders. Perhaps our biggest presence is our visibility on local roads and trails, where we lead group rides for a range of abilities and promote responsible conduct and goodwill between members of Durham's diverse and growing cycling community.

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Bull City Cycling (BCC) is a Durham-based cycling team dedicated to promoting the awareness of all forms of cycling in North Carolina's Research Triangle. BCC showcases cycling as an integral part of a healthy and environmentally-conscious way of life through transportation alternatives, fitness, and sportsmanship. BCC participates in community-based cycling activities ranging from advocacy to competition, and is officially recognized by USA Cycling.